I Will Never: Take the Polar Bear Plunge

Living in Utah for over 20 years you would think I would be used to the cold by now. I wish. It's actually ridiculous how bad my attitude gets once I become even a little bit cold. It makes me become lazy and not want to leave the house. Ever.

I need to invest in one of these

Sorry I couldn't make it to class, professor

It seems as though everyone enjoys the winter except for me. They all talk about how magical this weather is and how much fun stuff there is to do. I would probably enjoy this time of year more if I was actually good at snowboarding or skiing. I went snowboarding once and I whined and was on my butt the entire day. Between being cold and falling down all day long I was not a happy camper.

Sums up my vocabulary during the winter

I will DESTROY anyone who dares do this to me

So... With that being said. There is no way I will ever participate in the Polar Bear Plunge. Jumping into freezing cold water with just a swim suit on sounds miserable. Hundreds of people every year take the plunge into the Atlantic Ocean on January 1st to celebrate the New Year. I would rather celebrate by enjoying a cup of coffee by a warm fire place. 

Nothing welcomes the New Year quite like shivering

I'm cold just looking at this picture

What about you, how do you feel about the cold or what's on your anti bucket list?

#anti

#bucketlist

#polarbearplunge

#winter

#neverever

I Will Never: Do the cinnamon challenge

Peer pressure - Influence from members of one's peer group.

In other words, its the exact reason why our mothers always say "If all your friends jumped off a bridge, would you jump too?"

Most everything people get pressured into doing is stupid. The cinnamon challenge is one of those things.

This "fad" involves people daring each other to swallow a spoonful of cinnamon in less than 60 seconds. It may sound easy but as soon as the cinnamon is inhaled, it makes it hard to breathe and you start choking and it causes throat irritation and can cause severe scarring.

If you would have just listened to your mother...

There are hundreds and thousands of videos on YouTube of people taking on this challenge which results in a orange-powdery-burst of dragon breath to burst from your mouth. WHY DOES THAT SOUND APPEALING?

Preach it!

Enjoy this hilarious video of GloZell doing the cinnamon challenge - it's pretty great

#anti

#bucketlist

#cinnamonchallenge

#neverever

#peerpressure

I Will Never: Own a bird or date someone who owns birds

Ornithophobia - Fear of Birds

If you happen to have the pleasure of knowing me personally, you know my biggest fear is birds. You must think I'm crazy. I know. I've been told this multiple times. I get this question asked frequently: "How can you be terrified of birds? They're harmless." No, they most certainty are not harmless.


It's almost impossible to avoid birds. They are everywhere no matter where you are. Just the sight or sound of a bird terrifies me. There have been instances where I won't even get out of my car because there is a bird flying around in the parking lot.


I swear the birds see me as their prey. They all have come together and created a plan to get me. I just know it. I have been inside a mall and airports before where birds have been flying around. INSIDE. This is just not okay. It's one thing if they are flying around outside, but inside where I'm supposed to be protected from the awful creatures, now that is just messed up. I've also had seagulls steal food in my hand while sitting by the pool. I told you, they are out to get me.

The look of pure terror

I have not seen the movie The Birds and I plan on never seeing it. Most people think that is where my fear of birds come from. No, I have avoided this film at all costs. I also avoid all bird exhibits  Being trapped in a small space with hundreds of birds flying around? Yeah, I'm going to pass.


So if you can't tell, I really just hate birds. I think they are Satan’s messengers.


I will never own a bird, or date someone who has a bird as a pet. There is no way I will be coming over to your house if you have a bird as a pet. Sorry, but it won't happen. And if you try to scare me with it or think it is funny, just know that I am going to ruin your life. 


Enjoy this clip of a lady being attacked by birds. You will probably laugh, while I will just continue to hope that this will NEVER EVER happen to me. Fingers crossed and please keep me in your thoughts.

So what about you? What is on your Anti-Bucket list?

#anti
#bucketlist
#neverever
#ornithophobia
#birds

#5yearstolive

In Kenya, a child has a one in five chance of dying before they reach the age of 5.

DDB NY and Clean-Water Organization took 4-year-old Nkaitol on a journey of a lifetime. This video is both heartwarming and heartbreaking.

I think four is just too young to be fulfilling your bucket list. 

A 4-Year-Old Kenyan Fulfilled His Bucket List

Check out the nonprofit organization WATERisLIFE that brings drinking water to people in need and see how you can get involved.

Are you an Introvert or an Extrovert?

Are you reserved or outgoing? Reflective or a people person? BuzzFeed has a quiz to help you find out what category you fall under.

http://www.buzzfeed.com/javiermoreno/can-we-guess-if-youre-an-introvert-or-extrovert



I of course got introvert. Apparently I'm smart and reflective. I think before I speak and take joy in having a small, close-knit group of friends. Sure, I need time to recharge after being super social, but it doesn't mean I hate socializing. In fact, I'm the best person to hang out with one-on-one.

Hallelujah!

I AM NOT BORING!

Wooooooo!

#introvert
#extrovert
#buzzfeed

Running with the bulls in Pampolona

Here is something I will never ever do. I may learn to speak Spanish but I will never run with the bulls.